Family – Voices for Civil Justice

App offers help to Floridians who can’t afford a lawyer in family court

News Story (Florida)

App offers help to Floridians who can’t afford a lawyer in family court

December 15, 2017 | James Call | Tallahassee Democrat
Other democracies spend up to 10 times more on civil legal aid than the United States. A Florida Commission looks to close the Justice Gap without money.
Tags: Family | Technology

When Should a Child be Taken From His Parents

Feature (New York)

When Should a Child be Taken From His Parents

August 1, 2017 | Larissa MacFarquhar | New Yorker
In family court, judges must decide whether the risks at home outweigh the risks of separating a family.
Tags: Courts | Family

7.5 million Americans are victims of stalking every year — here are some ways to address the issue

Audio, Feature (Missouri)

7.5 million Americans are victims of stalking every year — here are some ways to address the issue

October 6, 2016 | Kelly Moffitt | St. Louis Public Radio
Laura Halfmann and Holly Yoakum are part of the St. Louis Family Violence Council Annual Conference on Stalking. Here are some things we learned about stalking from this interview.
Tags: Domestic Violence | Family

DuPage Legal Aid Service (IL)

Provider (Illinois)

DuPage Legal Aid Service (IL)

Founded in 1975. Dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation possible to lower income residents of DuPage County in many areas of the law
Tags: Family

Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice (LACLJ)

Provider (California)

Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice (LACLJ)

Founded 1973, provides legal aid to low-income and primarily immigrant and Latino populations in Los Angeles. Has expanded its programs on domestic violence and immigration.
Tags: Children & Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Family, Immigration Process

National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)

Provider (NATIONAL)

National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)

NCYL attorneys assist advocates representing poor children and adolescents. HQ in Oakland.
Tags: Children & Juvenile, Family, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health

Public Law Center (PLC) (Orange County, CA)

Provider (California)

Public Law Center (PLC) (Orange County, CA)

Orange County’s pro bono law firm. Works with over 1500 volunteers to provide free legal services.
Tags: Consumer Protection, Domestic Violence, Family, Health Care, HIV/AIDS, Housing, Immigration Process, Law School Clinics, Medical-Legal Partnerships, Minorities: Racial/Ethnic, Pro Bono, Veterans